{"id":2609,"date":"2017-05-21T12:24:02","date_gmt":"2017-05-21T19:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tariolaw.com\/?page_id=2609"},"modified":"2021-12-20T11:22:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T19:22:14","slug":"medical-malpractice-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tariolaw.com\/practice-areas\/medical-malpractice\/medical-malpractice-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Malpractice FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I know if my injury was caused by medical malpractice?&#8221; style=&#8221;accordion_solid&#8221; color=&#8221;plus&#8221;]<span><\/span>This Medical malpractice FAQ covers a range of negligent behavior by medical professionals. To be classified as medical malpractice the action or inaction taken by the health care provider must depart from accepted standards of care and directly cause harm to the patient. Some examples of medical malpractice include surgical errors, failure to treat, misdiagnosis, prescription drug errors and failure to order tests.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What does the claimant have to prove to win a medical malpractice case?&#8221; style=&#8221;accordion_solid&#8221; color=&#8221;plus&#8221;]Each state and type of medical malpractice will have its own burden of proof but generally a claimant must show the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>That a duty of care existed through the existence of a doctor-patient relationship<\/li>\n<li>That the medical provider\u2019s negligence was the direct cause of the harm or injury to the patient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;I believe that I have a case for medical malpractice; do I need a medical malpractice lawyer?&#8221; style=&#8221;accordion_solid&#8221; color=&#8221;plus&#8221;]<span><\/span>Medical malpractice cases are very complicated and come with time consuming work to put together a winning case. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer will know the laws in your state and have contacts with medical experts who can identify whether the duty of care was breached. The medical malpractice attorney and his legal team will gather relevant documents, interview and retain expert witnesses and handle pre-trial litigation and the trial (if necessary).[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How long will it take to file a medical malpractice claim?&#8221; style=&#8221;accordion_solid&#8221; color=&#8221;plus&#8221;]Because of the complexity of medical malpractice cases they often take longer to resolve than other types of personal injury lawsuits. The length of each case varies, however; some medical malpractice cases are resolved before a formal lawsuit is filed, many cases are settled during pre-trial litigation and some go to trial.[\/pane]<span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What will it cost me to hire a medical malpractice attorney?&#8221; style=&#8221;accordion_solid&#8221; color=&#8221;plus&#8221;]Most personal injury law firms take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abpla.org\/what-is-malpractice\">medical malpractice<\/a> cases on a contingency basis which means that the client is represented without any up-front fees. An arrangement is made so the attorney will receive a percentage of any damages awarded to the client whether through a negotiated settlement or jury award. Ask your attorney for the specific percentages that will be subtracted for payment of attorney fees.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How much is my medical malpractice case worth?&#8221; style=&#8221;accordion_solid&#8221; color=&#8221;plus&#8221;]Each case will be worth a different amount depending on the severity of the injuries and corresponding medical expenses, etc.; a medical malpractice lawyer will assess your situation and identify a monetary range for damages. Medical malpractice damages will generally cover economic damages such as medical expenses, lost wages and any past, present or future financial losses that you have incurred or will incur as a result of the malpractice. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and\/or companionship. There is no cap on damages in WA State although punitive damages are not generally allowed.[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text]\n<p>We look forward to answering all of your questions and speaking with you about your legal needs. When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tariolaw.com\/contact\/\">call our office or send us a message through our consultation request form<\/a> we will provide a FREE initial consultation and case evaluation. Our attorneys offer home and hospital visits with evening and weekend appointments available.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I know if my injury was caused by medical malpractice?&#8221; style=&#8221;accordion_solid&#8221; color=&#8221;plus&#8221;]This Medical malpractice FAQ covers a range of negligent behavior by medical professionals. 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